The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 240 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646
A strategic game about the English Civil War. This game uses a point-to point system for movement. The counters represent infantry and cavalry regiments of resp. 1000 foot and 700 horse. The leader counters represent leaders of both factions, each leader has its own unique ratings for seniority, army handling, movement and tactical skills. The map shows Wales, England and a small part of Scotland. Aim of the game is to force the other side below 50 Victory Points. This can be done by conquering certain key cities and the counties. Sequence of play is easy and only contains 3 separate phases: Movement (incl. interceptions, break contact, combat and training of units), Siege and the Desertion & Recruitment phase.
- Released
- 1989
- Designer
- Charles Vasey
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646?
The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646 plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646?
BoardGameGeek community voters say The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646 is best with 2 players (1 vote).
How long does The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646 take to play?
A game of The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646 takes 240 min.
What age is The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646 for?
The recommended minimum age for The King's War: The First English Civil War 1642-1646 is 12+.
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